Description of Individual Course Units
Course Unit CodeCourse Unit TitleType of Course UnitYear of StudySemesterNumber of ECTS Credits
GRA4012015174PACKAGING DESIGNCompulsory475
Level of Course Unit
First Cycle
Objectives of the Course
• Understand the importance of materials used in packaging design • Transfer of the theoretical knowledge learned in the course
Name of Lecturer(s)
Doç. Dr. Seval ÖZGEL FELEK
Learning Outcomes
1Understanding the importance of packaging in packaging strategies and marketing
2Learning to handle packaging as a product
3Understanding the importance of form, color and graphic expression in packaging design
4To be able to select suitable materials for the product during the design process
5Be able to design appropriate to the product / brand according to the given brief
Mode of Delivery
Formal Education
Prerequisites and co-requisities
None
Recommended Optional Programme Components
None
Course Contents
Within the scope of the course;   • Presentation and criticism about the importance of packaging design in marketing • Exchange of ideas on sample packaging designs and concept applications • To learn not to look at packaging as a graphic design product, but as a product design • Understand the importance of thinking in three dimensions • Project development will be carried out according to the given brief.
Weekly Detailed Course Contents
WeekTheoreticalPracticeLaboratory
1Introduction, subject of the course, objectives, views and presentation of the timelineExpression
2Packaging design, general principles, design criteriaExpression
3Materials used in packagingExpression
4Markings, logo and brand recognition used in packaging designExpression
5Information about box openingExpression, Practice
6Sample Box Exploded Drawing: Homework 1Practice
7Homework submissionPractice
8Midterm Exam-DeliveryPractice
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10Preparation of final project, discussion on sample projectsPractice
11Information about the material of the final projectPractice
12PracticePractice
13Mock-up çalışma hakkında bilgiPractice
14Final projesi dijital uygulama, uygulamaPractice
15Final project test output and deliveryPractice
Recommended or Required Reading
ERDAL, Gultekin. 2009. Effective Packaging Design, Dora Publications, Istanbul. MEYERS, M. Herbert. 2003. Successful Packaging, Rota Publishing, Istanbul.
Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods
Assessment Methods and Criteria
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End Of Term (or Year) Learning ActivitiesQuantityWeight
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Language of Instruction
Turkish
Work Placement(s)
None
Workload Calculation
ActivitiesNumberTime (hours)Total Work Load (hours)
Midterm Examination155
Final Examination155
Attending Lectures14570
Practice32060
TOTAL WORKLOAD (hours)140
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